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February 10, 2005
"in 300 years, race won't matter.....we'll all be beige"
The FedS elections are upcoming and candidates are out kissing hands and shaking babies. There have been a couple forums/debates so far and they've been pretty funny. I find them funny cause I ran for a position last year and know how strung out the candidates are on coffee, lack of sleep and general exhaustion due to endless class talks and public appearances. There are some candidates who don't really have much to say, some who say too much about nothing and those who are just angry and will argue for no reason at all. In the end, it makes for decent entertainment. For more laughs, check out the election coverage on uws! If this site had any more trolls posting to it, they'd legally have to change the name to 'www.fairytalebridge.com'. There are random attacks at various racial groups, as well comments attacking the candidates for their various ethnicities, religious beliefs, hairstyles, etc. It's hilarious to see their conviction if it weren't for the fact that I'm not sure if they're seriously that racist and ignorant or if they subscribe to the National Enquirer and believe that Elvis will return and save us from the apocalypse.
A lot of the issues (and even the basis for some candidacy's (spelling?)) stem from FedS clubs dealing with religion or ethnicity/nationality. I can't say that I see the big deal, mostly because I'm not a fan of anything that approaches fanaticism. Hell, I don't even know what political group I'd fall under. Either way, the point I'd hope to make but ended up just ranting around and about, was that people take everything way too seriously. This is a very diverse campus. Deal with it. Enjoy it. I come from a town where 75% of the residents think Mandarin is just an orange. Consider yourself lucky to be exposed to so many wonderful cultures and such variety of, how the French say 'joie de vie'.
The best way to celebrate our diversity? Laugh at yourself and others. Check out Russell Peters. He's a....Canadian of Indian (curry not teepee) descent who does an hilarious job of making fun of all cultures and stereotypes. He's going to be at Fed Hall on March 7, and I believe the show is sold out... but don't despair, the FedS are looking into booking a second show so check out their site for updates.
Remember, you don't make friends with salad....
...right, or howabout - wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone just thought that a racist was what was Lance Armstrong was?
Hope to see everyone out at Russell Peters show...I'll be sure to drag my honkey-can't-dance-white-ass there!
Posted by Dr.Unk at February 10, 2005 4:27 PM
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fairytalebridge.com, I like it.
Thanks for the prepared notes today.
Posted by: Paul at February 10, 2005 11:47 PM
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